Full Description
This book is for school leaders who handle the conflicts and commotions which arise from human nature issues in schools and the shortage of school resources. It offers 20 strategies which demonstrate how to support teaching and learning in your school.
Contents
Introduction; Chapter 1 Why Schools Need Collaborative Leaders; Collaborative School Leaders Know What They Stand For; Collaborative School Leaders Find Out What Other People Stand For; Collaborative School Leaders Seek Conflict, Find Problems, and Make Connections; Collaborative School Leaders Think Creatively, Stimulate Humor, and Inspire Generosity; Collaborative School Leaders Teach Hope; Chapter 2 Student Achievement and Discipline; Collaborative School Leaders Share Instructional Opportunities, Choices, and Wisdom; Collaborative School Leaders Dispel Myths and Counter Gossip; Collaborative School Leaders Use Data and Language to Share Experiences; Collaborative School Leaders Are Principally Principled Teachers for Everyone; Collaborative School Leaders Ensure Positive Teacher-Student Relationships; Collaborative School Leaders Leverage Community Support for Students, Teachers, and Their Families; Chapter 3 School Culture and Community; Collaborative School Leaders Monitor the Environment; Collaborative School Leaders Maintain the Health of the Environment; Collaborative School Leaders Honor a Student-Centered Culture over an Adult-Centered Culture; Chapter 4 Administrivia; Collaborative School Leaders Delegate and Check; Collaborative School Leaders Follow the Owner's Manual for Regular Maintenance; Collaborative School Leaders Recognize the Sound of a Smoothly Running Engine; Collaborative School Leaders Set Goals and Monitor Indicators; Chapter 5 Attending to the Health and Welfare of Collaborative Leaders; Collaborative School Leaders Maintain Their Physical Health; Collaborative School Leaders Maintain Their Mental Health;
